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He wanted to finish his studies: Father of Praveen Kumar Gampa, who was shot in the US
Wisconsin, March 6: Indian student Praveen Kumar Gampa was found dead in the US. He was pursuing higher studies in the United States when he was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in a suspected robbery at the local store where he worked part-time. His family resides near Keshampet village, Shadnagar Rangareddy district, Telangana.
Indian student found dead in US; Consulate in Chicago in touch with family
Chicago, March 6: India's Consulate General in Chicago expressed sadness over the death of Praveen Kumar Gampa, a student pursuing post-graduation at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the US.
Father of Indian student Neelam Shinde injured in an accident in US granted visa for travel
Mumbai, February 28: A day after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) assured that it had taken up the matter of requesting a US Visa for the family of Indian student Neelam Shinde, who met with an accident in the US and is currently in a coma in a hospital, the family said that Neelam's father had been granted a visa.
Indian embassy in San Francisco expresses solidarity with hospitalised Indian student Nilam Shinde's family
San Francisco, Feb 28: The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has extended its sympathy and support to the family of Nilam Shinde, a 35-year-old Indian woman, who remains in a coma following a severe road accident in California on February 14.
NASA veteran Mike Massimino interacts with PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya students
New Delhi, February 27: Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino interacted with PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya students in New Delhi on Thursday.
Britain launches 'Visa Fraud Ton Bacho' campaign
Jalandhar, Feb 27: The UK government on Thursday launched the ‘Visa Fraud Ton Bacho’ campaign here to help protect Indian citizens from the physical, financial, and emotional risks of visa fraud and irregular migration.
US grants emergency visa interview to father of critical Indian student
New Delhi, Feb 27: The United States has scheduled an emergency visa interview for the father of Nilam Shinde, a 35-year-old Indian student who has been in a coma at a California hospital following a road accident on February 14. The interview will take place at 9 a.m.
Indian student community contributes over USD 8 billion annually to US economy, helps create jobs
Washington DC, February 15: Noting that more than 3,00,000 strong Indian student community contributes over USD 8 billion annually to the US economy and has helped create a number of direct and indirect jobs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have expressed their commitment to streamlining avenues for legal mobility of students and professionals, and facilitating short-term tourist and business travel.
Life is bigger than any exam: Gautam Adani urges students to look beyond exams after JEE failure suicide
New Delhi, February 14: Gautam Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Group on Thursday urged students to look beyond exams after a devastating incident in Gorakhpur, where an 18-year-old girl died allegedly by suicide after failing the JEE-Mains Exam.
Welfare of students very close to Government's heart: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, February 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday assured that the government closely monitors the welfare of Indian students, particularly in regions affected by tensions or violence.
Ireland: Indian Embassy mourns demise of two nationals in accident, assures support to kins
Dublin, February 2: The Indian Embassy in Dublin expressed deep condolences over the death of two Indian nationals, Cherekuri Suresh Chowdary and Chithoori Bhargav, in a car accident in Ireland's County Carlow.
University of Southampton expands to India with new campus in 2025: British Council director highlights UK's commitment for Indian students
By Shruti Chaturvedi, New Delhi, January 31: The first UK campus in India will open its doors as the University of Southampton begins operations in Gurugram in August 2025, said Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council highlighting the UK's commitment to welcoming Indian students, with over 173,000 currently studying in the UK.
Father of deceased Indian student requests for his son's body to be returned from US
Rangareddy, January 22: The father of Ravi Teja, an Indian student who went to USA for studies and was shot dead, requested the Indian government to return the body of his son to India for his last rites.
Poor education forcing youth to go abroad, says Kejriwal; condoles death of Indian student in US
New Delhi, January 20: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday highlighted the need for providing better education facilities and opportunities to students, so that they are not "forced to go abroad."
Student from Hyderabad shot dead in Washington
Hyderabad, Jan 20: A 26-year-old student from Hyderabad was killed when unidentified assailants opened fire on him in Washington DC.
India's biggest strength is its youth, says LS Speaker Om Birla at an event in London
London, January 12: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday (local time) during his official visit to the United Kingdom, addressed over 180 Indian students at an event in London, emphasising the growing importance of India's youth in the global landscape.